Criminal Defense Stephens, Boatwright, Primeau, Cooper & Coleman has five lawyers who handle criminal matters - William R. Stephens, John D. Primeau, Robert M. Cooper, Robert P. Coleman and C. Shawn Allen. (Mr. Stephens and Mr. Primeau are former prosecutors in Prince William County, Virginia.) Criminal defenses fall into two major categories: Misdemeanors are defined as crimes with a maximum sentence of no more than one year in jail. Misdemeanors are divided into four classes (I, II, III, and IV). A Class I misdemeanor is the most prevalent and most serious. Class I misdemeanors include possession of marijuana, petit larceny (shop lifting), assault and battery, and misdemeanor bad check. Also, several serious traffic offenses (DUI, driving on suspended license, reckless driving, etc.) are listed as Class I misdemeanors. Our attorneys aggressively litigate cases in which their clients are innocent and work to lessen the punishment of those who have exposure to conviction. Felonies are defined as criminal offenses with maximum penalties greater than one year in prison. Felony charges include murder, malicious wounding, and armed robbery, as well as grand larceny, possession of cocaine or heroin, and other serious charges. As with our misdemeanor representation, we actively litigate felony charges and work to diminish the exposure of our clients to lengthy incarceration and other adverse effects. All five of our attorneys practicing in the area of criminal defense will provide a 20 minute free consultation to those charged with crimes.
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